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No means no
Used when asserting a firm refusal to further solicitations.
Literal Meaning
A declaration emphasizing that the absence of acceptance or agreement is definitive and unalterable
Actual Meaning
The answer is final, stop asking
Examples in Context

Child: 'But why?' Parent: 'No means no.' (Translation: Stop asking)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Final answer
  • 2No negotiation
  • 3Boundary setting
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the decision is final
stop asking
no further discussion
not an option
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